The Keene Sentinel

Why hasn't recreational pot been legalized in NH? Despite New Hampshire's bordering states having all legalized marijuana in recent years, the state has made little progress toward following suit.

When the N.H. Senate voted against House Bill 198 in June, the bill became the latest in a series of marijuana legislation that didn't make it to the governor's desk.

Downtown brewery shutters, moving to Maine A downtown brewery in Keene NH announced it would close its shop in a former bank building to move to Portland Maine.

Modestman Brewing in Keene has closed and is moving its operations to South Portland, Maine, the brewery's Facebook account announced Thursday morning.

NH school voucher system reaches milestone Removal of income eligibility spurs growth in New Hampshire's Education Freedom Accounts.

Since the state removed income restrictions, participation in the program has nearly doubled.

New floral farmstand opens in Winchester Get ready for a farmstand that just opened in Winchester NH that sells locally grown seasonal flower bouquets.

Just a stone's throw from the New Hampshire-Massachusetts state line in Winchester is The Petal Emporium, a new farmstand that offers flower arrangements for local anthophiles.

Which Keene officials are running for another term? Mayor and nine city council seats are up for grabs, with some returners hoping to keep their posts.

With about two weeks to go until the filing period opens for Keene’s upcoming 2025 municipal elections, several city officials say they'll run for reelection.

Cause of May fire to remain undetermined The cause of a May 2025 fire in Keene NH will remain undetermined. That's not uncommon for home fires.

An "undetermined" cause often happens when the scene of a fire sustains heavy damage, leaving little evidence.

Multi-vehicle crash in Winchester sends one to hospital An early morning crash on Route 10 in Winchester NH on August 6, 2025 left one person with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

A three-car crash on Route 10 and Kapper Drive Wednesday morning left one person with non-life threatening injuries, according to Police Chief David Rice.

Keene SwampBats headed to NECBL championship The Bats are back in the title series for the first time since 2019.

Keene will host the first championship game in the best-of-three series on Thursday night at Alumni Field against the Southern Division champion, either the Newport Gulls or the Martha's Vineyard Sharks.

Short but tense meeting hits Keene Human Rights Committee During a short but tense and emotional public meeting Monday, members of the Keene Human Rights Committee approved a draft statement of support for all Keene residents, which specifically notes

The draft statement now heads back to a City Council panel for discussion.

Old bridges become troubled waters between Brattleboro, Hinsdale Plans for the old Charles Dana and Anna Hunt Marsh bridges connecting Hinsdale and Brattleboro have divided the two towns.

Completion last year of a new span carrying Route 119 over the Connecticut River between Hinsdale and Brattleboro has created a conundrum over what should be done with a pair of 1920s-era bridges.

Winchester playground's damage was intentional, school official says A second vandalism incident at the NH school sparked a new round of repairs on Friday, causing the playground to close until at least next week.

A school official said after the playground was repaired last week, another round of vandalism occurred on Friday.

End-of-lease evictions allowed under new law What to know about New Hampshire's new evictions law

Currently, tenants in most apartments can’t legally be evicted, even at the end of their lease, without a good cause such as failure to pay rent, damaging the property, endangering others or not meeting rental terms.

In photos: At the Cheshire Fair Check out these photos from the 2025 crop of young farmers and their animals that came out to show livestock for 4-H at the Cheshire Fair in Swanzey NH.

The Swanzey fairgrounds welcomed another crop of young farmers and their animals to open a weekend of fun at the Cheshire Fair.

Keene affordable housing project gets financial boost The federal block grant will help fund the construction of 30 affordable housing units at the old Roosevelt School on Washington Street in Keene NH.

The grant will help pay for the construction of 30 affordable housing units.

Opening day approaches for new Keene burrito eatery After some delays, a new burrito eatery is eyeing a mid-August 2025 release date in Keene, NH

Warren Steinberg, who co-owns The Perch, said he and his business partner, Myles Bergin, have run into some delays with getting the place up to code.

Downtown project loses out on major federal grant The money would have funded a significant portion of the NH city's downtown infrastructure project, which is planned to break ground in 2026.

Keene was recently denied a multi-million-dollar federal grant that would have fronted more than half the estimated cost of the upcoming downtown infrastructure project, according to City Manager Elizabeth Ferland.

If July felt unusually hot, it's because it was Data show that throughout July 2025, Keene had higher high temperatures, and higher lows, than what's been normal in the past.

Most days this month exceeded the normal high temperature in Keene.

Winchester man 'lucky to be alive' after workplace accident Steven Lawrence of Winchester NH lost his arm in a July 10 workplace accident.

Two weeks to the day after he lost his arm in a workplace accident at his family's business in Winchester, Steven Lawrence celebrated his 38th birthday.

Peterborough man back in US after being stuck in Canada Chris Landry was able to cross the border July 30, 2025,after being stopped by officials at a port of entry in Maine in early July.

After about three weeks, Chris Landry crossed the border back into the states without incident, his lawyer said.

Exec Council appoints Edelblut successor Caitlin Davis, the new Commissioner of Education, drew praise from both sides of the aisle at the meeting in Pittsburg.

The N.H. Executive Council on Wednesday unanimously supported Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s nomination of Caitlin Davis as commissioner of the state Department of Education.

Keene school board member steps down One member of Keene NH's school board steps down to take a new role in 2025.

The Keene Board of Education is down one member after Rebecca Lancaster left to accept a teaching position at Keene Middle School.

Nominee for NH education commissioner praised at hearing What to know about Caitlin Davis, the person in line to be the next NH Education Commissioner.

Caitlin Davis is expected to be confirmed as the successor to Frank Edelblut.

Report gives new details on Swanzey aircraft crash The document sheds more light on how the June 2025 crash at at Keene's Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Swanzey NH unfolded.

The pilot, who suffered minor injuries, made the call to land because the gyrocopter was failing to gain altitude, according to a federal agency's report.

New store sparkles with greenery, art When married couple Stacie Pecor and Jim Dicey retired in 2024, they decided to open a business in Swanzey NH that combines plants and artwork.

When married couple Stacie Pecor and Jim Dicey retired last year, they decided to open a business that combines plants and artwork.

Keene coffee shop closes temporarily The Dunkin' Donuts on Court Street in Keene NH will close temporarily for a remodel in July 2025.

The Court Street Dunkin' in Keene is closed while it undergoes a remodel.

Keene board hosts tense public hearing over gravel pit proposal After a lively public hearing Monday, the Keene Planning Board put off consideration of a gravel pit project that would impact Keene and Sullivan residents.

About 25 residents of Keene, Sullivan, Gilsum and Roxbury spoke, airing worries about impacts to the environment, infrastructure and their quality of life.

First Responders Day to honor, celebrate locals in the field First Responders Community Appreciation Day will bring softball games, demonstrations, activities and more to Alumni Field in Keene NH.

The second annual event will be held Aug. 24 at Alumni Field in Keene.

Rest of held-up federal education money to be released To the relief of NH schools, the remaining federal education funds that were under review by the Trump administration will be released this week

The early July freeze held up at least about $4.4 million for school districts in the Monadnock Region.

Keene 9U Cal Ripken All Stars win New England championship Fueled by clutch performances, gritty defense and a bounce-back mentality, the Keene 9U Cal Ripken All-Star team captured the 2025 New England Regional Championship with a thrilling run through the

Keene's win clinched a berth in next year's 10U Cal Ripken World Series.

Ayotte touts series of criminal justice bills Human trafficking and domestic violence were targeted in a series of new criminal justice bills Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed into law.

Lawmakers joined victims’ advocates in the Statehouse on Monday as Gov. Kelly Ayotte held a bill-signing ceremony for measures aimed at improving the Granite State's criminal justice system.